The Random Tea Room - Philadelphia

A friend and I came here for tea yesterday. The woman behind the counter was so kind and gave me amazing recommendations and let me try the sugar to see if I wanted to get a little jar of it. Tea was 10/10 for me I got a jasmine tea which the employee said was very decadent. When I put one of those sugar cubes in it... sublime. My friend got the vegan chai. I took a taste of it and didn't love it but maybe a different milk (she had almond) would have made it a lot better. That said, I've had a chai at Starbucks with almond milk and it was delicious. I'd definitely come back again, it was a fun spot.

Fun small local tea shop. v friendly staff and patrons! Ordered the chai. Huge menu. Hope to go back to try another type.

Their masala chai mix is really good. I enjoyed that at home and it was great. I've gotten drinks made in-house and they are good as well. I like that their packaging is more eco-friendly. It's worth seeking out if you enjoy making loose tea at home.

In a neighborhood that reminded me of NYC's Greenwich Village is this unassuming shop. A few comfy seats are in the front, a small seating area in the rear and seats outside in the backyard. You can scan a QR code to see their menu or get one that's printed. It is quite an extensive menu of teas, which are brewed to order, hot or cold. If you bring your own container you get a discount. My companions knew this and came prepared. I ordered a hot chicory chai. The chai was nicely spiced although I didn't get the chicory. We were able to sit for a long time enjoying our teas. There were a couple playing chess, a person reading a book and others just conversing. Quite a nice little shop and you can also buy loose tea leaves to take home. No pictures as our travel mugs didn't allow for it.

I love having a local tea room so close to our condo. My only complaint would be that it's not open more (which I totally get given staffing shortages and all the nonsense going on in the world today). This is a cute little spot where you can buy loose tea and boy do they have a wealth to choose from or get a prepared beverage for in house or to go. Their chai smells and tastes delicious! The prices are more than fair when compared to other tea shops that I have been in. And even when you see some of their retail products at local markets like Riverwards, they don't seem to break the bank either. What you are getting is a high quality item at a fair price. If you are in the shop, you are also getting friendly service! They also ship. So if you can't make it in during their hours, their are other ways to get their goods. I highly recommend you try to get in here, though!